Focusing on the Eastern coast of Mexico’s cuisine, Chef Blum will be serving a 14-person tasting menu progressing through traditional dishes and familiar flavors- focusing on visual stimulation and unlikely pairings.

Originally hailing from Chicago, Chef Ben Blum claims a vast culinary experience all over the world. After traveling South East Asia to hone his skills, Ben settled in high-end kitchens in Australia. Having spent time cultivating his skills at Attica (Melbourne), Ben left to become the Pastry Chef of Momofuku Seiobo (Sydney) before returning to the states. Before joining the team at Quiote in November of 2018, Ben spent time working at Commis (Oakland). Ben’s strong knowledge of global cuisine has made him an integral part of the Quiote kitchen, allowing him to show his breadth of technique and application of ingredients.